All MG members read who recommend Speccy etc.

I would like to address the issue of disclosing one's OS key using these types of programs inadvertently. Please advise folks that when using them that it is imperative to delete one's key before posting so it is not displayed, that could hurt them real bad!

Thanks to whomever for helping out deleting a members key in a certain post.:wine

 

Thanks augiedoggie, for reminding us to fully check out what we are posting when we are asking for help.

Bazza

 

Thanks augie. Does anyone know if Everest does that? I have never used Speccy before. (oops:-o I need to re-download Everest(Only thing I forgot to back up after switching to new rig and Win 7)

 

What is an 'OS Key' ?

a reference would do.

Dumb_Question
26.September.2011

Compaq Presario S5160UK DT261A (2.7 GHz Celeron) - MSI MS-6577 v2.1 - XP/SP3

 

OS key is your 25 digit license to your operating system. Speccy gives the key in its report. An unscrupulous person could try to use a poster's key and thus cause problems with their Windows Validation.

 

Thank you.

As to why it is there - can I use mine to get a copy of XP on CD (from the OS license issuer ), whoever that is? I do not have one because my PC was bought with it already installed (Compaq), but I feel I need one in case of severe PC failure (e.g., HD breaks with my only copy of XP on it)

Dumb_Question
26.September.2011

Compaq Presario S5160UK DT261A (2.7GHz Celeron) - MSI MS-6577 v2.1 - XP/SP3